St. Louis Argus

RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN DRIVE WILL BEGIN SUNDAY DEC. 16 In The Morning Every Pulpit In The City And County Will Be Filled By Men And Women Accompanied By Soldiers And Nurses Who Will Talk On Red Cross And Urge Enrollment Of Members. Mass Meeting At St. Paul To Launch Movement. Every Negro Should Join. If You Are Not For Us You Are Against Us. The People's Paper The Trade Maker VOL. VI. NO. 35 RED CROSS CAMPAIGN BEGIN In The Morning Every Public County Will Be Filled Accompanied By Soldier Will Talk On Red Crossment Of Members. Mass Meeting At St. Paul 1 Every Negro Should Join For Us You Are Again Sunday, December 16th, at 3:00 p.m. a mass meeting will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church to launch the Red Cross Campaign. All nationalities and all creeds of religion have a chance to express their loyalty in this drive which is very necessary as the senti- ment now is that if you are not for us you are against us. We are anxious that the Negroes of St. Louis make a good showing. This mass meeting is arranged to lay our plans and launch the most wonderful campaign for human- ity's sake ever before witnessed in this city. Every pastor and his people are expected to come in a body and a big parade is expected from every dire- ction, the pastor leading his flock to take a part in this Red Cross movement. Addresses will be made by prominent speakers of both races. Show Your Hand Every self-respecting and liberty- loving Negro man and woman should not wait to be called upon but should come forward with a rush and show your loyalty for the sake of the Negro boys at the front. Also remember how the Red Cross of St. Louis came forward so nobly after the E. St. Louis trouble to aid the Negro refugees. Now is the time, perhaps the only time for the Negro to strike the mighty blow in the world's war. Fathers, mothers, sons and daughters are wanted here. This is a time that the nation has asked that all manner of excuses be laid aside and every person make a sacrifice of time to help the city of St. Louis to get her allotment of 500,000 members for the Red Cross, during the one week drive which will begin December 17, 1972. **What the Negro does in this campaign will go on record. What will you do?** The sword of death is pointed at the heart of our nation. Your presence means the turning of that sword in another direction. Shall it be Y. M. C. A.TEAMS TO HAVE RE-UNION BIG TIME NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT The never-to-be-forgotten Y. M. C. A Campaign will be celebrated and lived over again on Tuesday night, the 18th, when all of the teams and Captains and Campaign workers and new members meet at Douglas Hotel. The men are planning to see over again those memorable scences and to make pictures of the Ground Breaking, the Corner Stone Laying and of the former Team Reunion will be shown upon the screen. The campaign song which was written by Dr. Peek and Mr. Tyler, will be sung again with the oldtime fervor and enthusiasm. The teams that have been in the race these two years will get together to celebrate the fact that over $25,000 of the amount of money, which was pledged to that campaign, has up to this time been paid in, thus putting St. Louis in the lead of all the cities. The new members of the Y. M. C. A, will also be present, so that the affair will doubtless be one of the most enjoyable which has been put on since the closing night of the campaign in 1915. A number of ladies of the city will be hostesses of the occasion and altogether it looks, like a very wonderful and inspiring evening is to be had by the workers and members. The Board of Managers say that the affair will begin promptly at 8:00 o'clock and therefore request those who are to attend to be on time. MAN_CONFESSES TO ROBBING I A SMITH'S STORE Robert E. Heisler, who is being held on charges of being in a plot to rob a merchant at Herculaneum, Mo., has confessed to systematically robbing the store of H. A. Smith at 2343 Market St. Heisler is a Negro who worked last fall for Smith, in the tailoring department. During the time a large quantity of gent's furnishings and material for suits was missed, but he was never suspected of the thefts. Several of the stolen articles have been located through the confession. Learn to make war breed at the Y. W. C. A. The St. Louis Argus turned? The principals and teachers of the public and parochial schools are urgently asked to come. Sumner High School will render patriotic selections. Fifty soldiers from the Barracks, who will be entertained by the pastor and members of St. Paul on that day will be present at this meeting. An Appeal On Sunday, December 16th, 1917, Red Cross memberships will be solicited during the day at every church in the city and county. For one week, beginning Monday December 17th and ending December 24th, a house to house canvass will be made in every precinct for Red Cross memberships both by men and women canvassers and by boy scouts. A special appeal is made to treat these solicitors with kindness and courtesy and render as much help as possible as they are charity workers. Frank L. Williams, Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley, Wm. Banke. Headquarters Opened The Colored Peoples' Executive Headquarters for the Red Cross Campaign have been opened in the Railway Exchange Building, Room 2173. Any one interested and desiring information call Olive 6840, Station 13. Mrs. Victoria Clay-Haley, Secretary Executive Committee. All subscriptions for Red Cross membership and daily reports from solicitors must be made to Att. W. R. Hill Chairman, room 2173 Railway Exchange Building. ST. LOUIS WOODMEN FEMALE RAND QUOTA IS FILLING RAPIDLY Hen. C. M. White, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen of Denver will arrive in the city Sunday and will announce the Officers of the American Woodmen Female Band. The ladies are taking great interest in the band idea, and the quota is almost filled. A few places are left, any one interested, please call Lindell, 2264. C. C. Cade, 1520 Goode Ave. NEXT NATIONAL CONVENTION OP NEWSBAPER M2N Nashville, Tenn.—President Chris J. Perry and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Jos. L. Jones, of the National Negro Press Association, have just authorized the corresponding secretary, H. A. Boyd, of this city, to issue the call for the 1918 session of the annual convention of newspaper men and members of the allied profession. The dates of the meeting will be February 13, 14, 15 and 16th. It is understood that this year the citizens of Nashville, with the aid of the schools, will entertain the men. These schools decided last February to give one solid afternoon to the newspaper men: Walden University, Fisk University, Roger Williams University, Meharry Medical College and A and L State Normal are to be on the program. Secretary Boyd declared that arrangements would be made at once to secure the Bryan Auditorium, which is the most commodious convention hall building in the city and that music in addition to that furnished by the schools would be secured. The National Baptist Publishing Board is expected to furnish several numbers on program. From that Secretary Boyd named it, it will be furnished the part of the citizens of Nashville in the interest of the coming of the quill pushers from every section of the country. ATTENTION! Annas Decorations for churches, halls, also private, families. Holly wreaths, etc. at reasonable prices. Send postal card and I will call with samples. C. K. Cohn, 2207 Easton Are Published In The Interest Of Colored People N. A. A. C. P. MEETINGS TO SWELL MEMBERSHIP. The St. Louis Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People holds its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 19th, at Berea Presbyterian Church 3015 Pine St. at 8 p.m. This date closes the campaign for 1000 new members. Delegates for the National Conference in New York will be elected. The public is invited to attend. Rev. J. N. Day, Pres. C. F. Wilkerson CAPTAINS OF TEAMS James Tanter, Team No. 1. Benj. Brown, Team No. 2. W. H. Hollman, Team No. 3. W. O. Shelton, Team No. 4. E. S. McKinney, Team No. 5. R. N. Owens, Team No. 6. J. M. Weil, Team No. 7. Robt. Oliver, Team No. 8. Mrs. Clyde Patille, Team No. 9. W. T. Ancel, Team No. 10. Dr. W. P. Curtis, Team No. 11. ST. LOUIS LIEUTENANT PRAISES ARGUS Lieut. Walter Lowe, 365th Infantry, O. R. C., Camp Grant, Ill., writes: "I luxuously await the coming of the "Argus," to get the news of my people in my town. I get the daily papers, but I get more out of the Argus than all the others combined." Lieut. Lowe says the temperature was 12 below, at Camp Grant on Dec. 9. He expects to be home with his friends, Christmas. WM. HENRY DOBBS VOLUNTEERS Wm. Henry Dobbs, who was connected with the Argus in 1912-13, has volunteered as a mechanic in the U.S. Army, and has been assigned to the Eighth Illinois Regt. Mr. Dobbs was at Jefferson Barracks early in this week, but expected to be sent to Texas in a few days. All enlisted men, white or Colored, from any part of the country, are first sent to Jefferson Barracks, whose they are examined, sworn in and uniformed. More than 70,000 have passed through this station since the beginning of the war between the United States and Germany. An average of 100 Colored stevedores are going and coming daily. Camp Logan, Houston, Texas is quite a busy place these days. The 8th Illinois Infantry has a fine group of men. The officers are putting the "pep" in the boys. A number of St. Louisans are among them. Lieut. Bass, Sergt. Taylor, Corpuls, White, Wilson. Harry G. Douglas and Robt. W. Buck among the late volunteers are making good and are in line for promotion. Mr. Buck was a member of the Argus force before he colored, and we predict that he will make good in his new field of endeavor. **Lonesome** Warner M. Perkins, Co. H, 24th Infantry, wants the girls to do their bit and write to him. He has asked the aid of the Argus. Address Warner M. Perkins, Co. H, 24th Inf., Columbus, N. Mexico. JOHN H. STREET MURDERED IN HIS CAR AT KENNETT. MO. John H. Street, pullman porter, 23a A. Channing, St. Louis, was found dead in a suit at Kennett, Mo., Tuesday sight. Street's body was found living in a pool of blood, in the aide of the car, with a hole in his forehead where he had been shot. No witnesses to the killing have been found. His body was brought back to St. Louis Thursday morning and is at the funeral parlor of Gates and Manuel. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30 from the home. Mr. Street was 36 years old and had been on the "Frisco" run for several years. His car was always cut out at Kennett to wait for the return trip and it is standed that the citizens were always helpless, because no Negroes are allowed there. Kait for the soldiers at the Y. W. C. A. U.S. GOVERNMENT HANGS THIRTEEN NEGRO SOLDIERS Men Who Work Past in Houston Riot are Executed. Forty-one Others Given Life Sentence. Four Get Short Terms and Five Others Acquitted. All of Company U. 24th Regt. Thirteen of the Negroes of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, U. S. A. found guilty of complicity in the riot and mutiny at Houston on August 23, were hanged on the military reservation at Fort Sam Houston at 7:17 Monday morning. Only army officers and Sheriff John Tobin, of Bexar County were present when the sentence was carried out by soldiers from the post. No newspaper men or civilian spectators were allowed, the time and place of execution having been kept a secret. Of the 63 men tried by the court-martial, 41 were sentenced to life imprisonment. One man was sentenced to dishonorable discharge from the army, forfeiture of half pay and allowances and to be confined at hard labor, for two and a half years. Three men were sentenced to dishonorable discharge from the army, forfeiture all pay and allowances and be confined at hard labor for two years. Five were acquitted. "Good-by, boys of Company C." were the last words uttered by the condemned men of the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry as the traps were sprung and they dropped to their death on the scaffold which had been erected the night before. Men of Company C.Nineteenth Infantry, have been guarding the negro prisoners since they were brought to San Antonio to stand trial before a court-martial for complicity in the riot at Houston on August 23 last. Without a tremor they stepped out with soldierly tread and, singing a hymn, they walked to their places. Prayers were said by a Negro minister and by two army chaplains, and then the men were ordered to stand on the traps. Resuming their song they stood erect and displayed the greatest fortitude while the ropes were adjusted. Men Who were Executed Sergt. William C. Neshit, Corp. Lannon J. Brown, Corp. James Wheatley, Corp. Jesse Moore, Corp. Charles W. Baltimore, Private William Breckenridge, Private Thomas C. Hawkins, Private Carlos Snodgrass, Private Ira B. Davis, Private James Divins, Private Frank Johnson, Private Risley W. Young, Private Pat MacWhorlet. REV. J. K. PARKER'S PROGRESS HAS NO CLIMAX. By R. C. Fisher The divine philosophy of Dr. J. K. Parker, the progressive pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, is, "Religion must be reasonable; it must agree perfectly with science, so that one will sanction the other." Down to the present day it has been customary for man to accept a thing because it was called religion, even though it were not in accord with human reason. Dr. Parker is distinguishing himself as the foremost preacher in this section of the country by teaching his great flock that they should not follow blindly their unaccentors and forefathers; but must see with their own eyes, hear with their own ears and investigate truth in order that they may find truth. He positively declares that the economic and race problems as they affect our people will be thoroughly solved when the great war ends. All are equal in the estimation of God; their rights are one and there is no distinction for any soul, says the eminent preacher. The influence of Dr. Parker's deeds is felt in the community life of St. Louis. He is devoting his time, energy and money unreservedly to lift the moral, spiritual and economic standard of his people. He is a gospel preacher of power and it is said that he has baptized more souls than any pastor in the city; any of the city pastors. The following are some of Parker's 1- Teaching how to live is teaching how to die. Loud talk in public shows that you have lost control of your self. 2- To sit on street cars with your knees and feet in the aisles, is inviting trouble. 3- To talk of your domestic affairs in public is a sign that you are losing your mind. 4- To block the side walks when other people want to pass, is not showing common sense. 5- To sit in the house with your feet out the window shows that you have neither mind or brains. 6- To hang around saloons and street corners, in gangs has become an eyesore affair to Heaven above and earth beneath. 7- A Bank Book with a saving account is a good recommendation. 8- A lazy man is always in favor of a strike. 9- You should always take interest in the work of those whom you are working for and your job will last much longer. 10- To stay away from the Church will not keep you from the Judgment Bar, so come and be registered and be with the elect of God. BOOSTERS ON WAY TO $1,000 FOR THE FUNSTON FUND Club in Effort to "Put the Fun in Funston" for the St. Louis boys drafted has met with every encouragement. Raised $732.37 to date. "Midnight Rumble"/ will be biggest event in Campaign. The "Boosters' are hustling for that $1,000.00 and from all indications will be able to report a success at their next meeting which takes place at Keystone Cafe, Sunday afternoon, December 16th. From all sources, offers of aid and cash are coming. The Metropolitan A, M. E. Zion Church, Rev. B, Shaw, pastor, St. James A, M. E. Church, Rev. Peck, pastor, are taking up a special collection at their eleven o'clock Saturday morning services for this cause. A committee from the "Boosters' will be at both churches to receive donations. Mathee Performances Are Successful The series of matinee performances that have been promoted and directed by Messrs. Reynolds and Robinson, has been one of the main factors in attracting public attention to the aim of the "Boosters." The performers of the different cabarets are to be commended for giving their time and talent to this worthy cause, gratis. They have done the job, and are doing more. At Lansuse's Manhattan Cafe, on Thursday, Dec. 6th, one of the largest crowds greeted the "Boosters" and contributed the sum of $41.62. The cabarets represented were, Collins, Keystone, Moody, Sid's, Bog's, Manhattan were on the bill rendering one of the best bills of the season. On Monday, although one of the coldest days of the winter, Keystone Cafe was jammed and the high water mark of collection was reached from cabarets by the sum of $42.69 being contributed. The "Boosters" wish to announce to the general public that the matinee revenue held at Bog's Cafe Thursday, Dec. 13th, was not given under the auspices of Reynolds and Robinson promoters and directors of these performances which are given in the interest of the "Boosters Tobacco Fund." Midnight Rumble Talk Of Town All St. Louis is talking about the monster benefit performance that takes place at the Booker, Washington Theatre, 12 o'clock, midnight, Saturday, Dec. 15th. This is one of the largest treats that St. Louis will have a chance to witness. There will be a trained chorus of 50 voices, moving pictures and 20 acts upon the bill. Mr. Chas. Turpin has donated all receipts, use of theatre employees and all. Besides he has purchased a block of 200 tickets. The general admission will be 15c. No seats reserved, first come, first served. Come one, come all, help us make this the greatest affair given for our defted boys at Camp Founten. Do this, only this and that $1,000.00 is assured. In last week's issue it was stated that Mr. Crittenden-Clark was the largest single contributor, but when the secretary looked over his books he found that Mr. John Smith, 2625 Bernard St., was the largest single donor contributing the first $10.00 to the Boosters fund. Miss Bertha Newton who asked for a list to help do her bit, so far heads the list among the lady solicitors, turning in the sum of $26.25. In the next article the final report of the secretary will be given out. Miss Bertha Newton—List 17 Two dollars, Mrs. C. R. Lightner, Mrs. Henry Priest, $1.00, W. R. Orthwien, Mrs. W. D. Orthwien, Mrs. Magsus, Miss Mamie Edwards, Mrs. J. R. Hattlesley, H. Nessling, A. Feichinger, D. B. Banks, Miss Vesta Received, 50c, Robert Lauseuse, Lilia Dalecouer, H. Turpin, Rocome-Dalecouer, Mrs. G. R. Compton, Hugo Prutt, Wallace Williams, Beulah Glaua Clara Makes Noakes, Sam Sheppard, C. Dinks, Mrs. John Slaughter, W. G. Alexander, Harry Dore; 25c, Oscar Williams, Walter Porter, Thompson, H. Ribas M. E. Spotts, J. D. Davis, M. G. Brown, Perkins, Lucian C. Simpson, J. A. Thompson, Charles T. Thompson, Jonater, Mrs. S. C. Aulans, Robert Orthwein; 30c, S. A. Camp, 20c, W. J. King, 15c, Wm. Hinds, Chester Williams, Will Hinnum; 15c, Brown, Chas. Williams, B. J. Harris, Joe Smith, J. H. Richards, Miss Dora, Wilson Robinson, Albert Kane, Henry Pearson, Madge Johnson, V. Martin, J. E. Franey, D. Sals; 15c, L. Thumpkins, J. E. Dean, W. B. Robinson, Thomas Black. Total, $26.25 McKinley Hardeman—List 19 Phi Sigma Club $24.22; C. F. Tidwell $1.00; 50c, Chas. H. Jackson; 25c, Frank Roff, Joe Hines, M. T. Lenard, M. Brookfields, W. J. Gentner; 5c, A. Wells, M. Hardeman, Ic. Marie Wimle. Total, $25.23 FOR ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIBERS SEE PAGE FOUR UNIFORM RANK AMERICAN WOODMEN Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Brig. Gen. J. H. Kent, will master in the first company of the Missouri regiment. This company will consist mainly of men who will later be officers of the regiment. All members are urged to be at regimental headquarters, corner Laxton and Ewing, on time for master, Sunday Dec. 10th. It costs nothing to join the Uniform Rank. C. C. Cade, Supervisor. J. H. Kent, Brig. Gen. Commanding BOND FOR DOCTOR LEROY N. BUNDY FIXEDAT $24,000 East St. Louis Dentist Expects To Be Released Before End Of This Week. Bondman Must Qualify For Double The Amount. Change Of Voune Has Been Given To Monroe County Court Leroy N. Bundy, dentist of East St. Louis, charged with murder conspiracy and rioting in connection with the East St. Louis race riots, will be released on bond if he can get a bondsman who can qualify for $18,000. Circuit Judge Cow issued an order today fixing his bond at $10,000 on each of the two charges of murder against him and $2,000 each on the conspiracy and rioting charges making $24,000 in all, but under the Illinois law, bondsman must qualify for twice the amount of the bond. Bundy is charged with the murder of Detective Surgent Coppidge and Detective Wodley. The bonds are to be returnable to the March term of the Monroe County Circuit Court, to which Bundy has been given a change of venue. Twenty Sentenced Twenty persons have been sentenced in the cases, growing out of the East St. Louis riot, of July 2. Seventeen men, including Négros have been sent to the Chester Pentimentary, three to jail; two to jail; ten to jail;十 dismissed by the state and four acquitted by jury. This is considered a new record in prompt justice. THE BIG INDOOR CIRCUS EVENT Never before has the gymnasium of Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. presented so beautiful a spectacle as it did last Saturday evening, when, despite the zero weather, several hundred children, in gala procession, rhythmic step and song, delighted a large audience of parents and friends. A great outburst of patriotism was evidenced when a large group of seventh and eight grade girls clad in immaculate white, with red ties and blue hair ribbons, gave the opening chorus, "Crisis Spangled Banner," and saluted the large flag that was raised in the center, of the gymnasium. And this was repeated when the half hundred little folks from the Delancey School executed a beautiful flag drill in perfect rhythm while the Delancey School Island discoursed patriotic airs. Interesting groups from the several grade schools lived with each other in carrying off the honors of the evening's big circus stunts. The pretty group of the little vilagers from the Cottage Ace. School followed a military drill of boys of the Lincoln School and a ward drill stunt from the Cottage Ace. The L. Outcuret rainbow stunt was received with applause and was followed by the famous little Dutch folks from the Simmons, who executed with perfect grace the Wohela Girls transformed the stage into a veritable Hassanian Gatsby garden of wonderful marth and beauty. The Autumn dance was reproduced on the Cottage Ace Rainbow. The ballet stunt which challenged admirability and the slight of hand was contributed by Sumner High School girls. Clowns and jumping jacks added to the circus program. The after circus concert was forcibly by the Dunnas School group, who artistically rendered, "Mother Goose's Dream." The Wheatley Branch Social Committee is jubilant over the success of the circus and extends hearty thanks to all the contributors to the program and patrons. OLD FOLKS' HOME CARD OF THANKS The Board of managers of the Old Folks Home, 1983 Erinus St., will be especially thanked. Those who daunted and followed. On Thanksgiving, Hanover school of which Prof. Eds. S. Williams is principal, one half collection of groceries. Sunday Bye, 2nd, Polar Wave Lodge, No. 112, $5.00; Sunday, 9th, White Temple Daughters of Elks, No. 113, $2.50. The public is invited to visit and inspect the home and especially the grocery department at any time. House committee: Mrs. Mary Bernard, Mrs. Katie Rose, Mrs. Pannie Stanley, Mrs. Cynthia Casey, Mrs. Lottie Johnson, president; Mrs. Clara James, secretary. For all business transactions call Mrs. L. Johnson, Bonoff 1078, or Mrs. Clark James, Riverside 1248 J. An Exponent Of Truth and Justice PRICE 5 CENTS MIDNIGHT RAMBLE FOR FUNSTON FUND SATURDAY NIGHT Show at the Booker Washington Theatre will be Biggest Benefit Ever Given Here. Will Start at Midnight. Twenty acts on the Bill. Several Hundred Tickets already Sold. Admission only Fifteen Cents. All arrangements have been made for the biggest benefit show ever given in St. Louis and is expected that the "Midnight Ramble," at the Booker Washington Theatre, Saturday night will draw the largest audience ever assembled for an occasion of the kind. The show will be given under the auspices of the Boosters Club, which is raising funds to buy *Xmas presents* for the Colored drafted men, from St. Louis, now at *Camp Funston*. Mr. Charles Turpin has donated the theatre, orchestra, help and current week's show for the event. The performers and attaches also purchased 200 tickets, all of which have been sold. Musicians throughout the city, all cabaret enter tainers and many others will take part in the program. The show will start at 12, midnight, and will be nearly three hours in length. The admission will only be 15 cents to all parts of the house. The "entertainment will open with moving pictures and an orchestral concert. This will be followed by the following program: Overture by Augmented Acts—Volunteers, unattacked. Minstrel Show by Booker Washington- Theatre Performers: Endmen.....Allen and Cross Interlocutor.....Leroy Morton Line Up.....Annabelle Cook Mrs. Cross and "The Jass Girls" Sweetie May Blanche "Billy" Young Kloise Johnson Song Boosters, from the three pub- lishing houses. Grand Chorus of 50 voices. Cabaret Acts by Entertainers from Collin's, Moody's, Market Inn, Sol's, Harvey Davis, Boggs, Morant's, Manhattan and Key- stone Cafes. Individual Acts—B. W. Performers. Flash Light Photograph of the audi- cence. Every one will be present with an American flag. Grand Chorus of Voices. "The Spirit of 765." Grand Finale "America." In which all in the audience are re- quested to rise and sing. There will be at least twenty big acts and every one should stay to see the close which will be an inspiring climax. The choruses, under the direc- tion of Tom Turpin; the orchestra under James Harris and the cabinet entertainers under Reynolds and Robinson have held several rehearsals during the week. A large army of persons have taken tickets to sell. These are non returnable, each seller volunteers to displace of a certain number. Ticket will also be sold at the box office. The doors will open at 11:30 p.m. Auto Co., Donates Service The Richard W. Kent Auto Service Co. will have a fleet of autos at the theatre to take, patrons to their homes after the show. Mr. Kent has volunteered to donate all revenue, from the rental of the cars, to the Boosters' fund. JUBILEE SONGS FOR SOLDIERS Columbus, Ohio—Patriotism reached its zenith here in a meeting held at the Second Baptist Church when the women of the Benevolent Mission Society, an organization belonging to the church, decided that the Negro boys in the U. S. Army should have placed at their disposal a copy of the National Jubilee Melodies. "We want the boys to sing the songs of our foreparents, which is the only real American music. We want, while they are fighting a righteous cause in foreign lands, that they shall sing jubilee melodies; thinking of their God in their own country," declared the president of this organization after a patriotic speech delivered by Re? R. H. Boyd, B.D., Secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board, through whose great effort Jubilee Melodies were set to music and put at the disposal of the American public. Dr. Boyd has just declared in an address that the Negro should make the same visible record in this war for Democracy that he has made in every war of the world's history. The Benevolent Society of this church placed the first order for a large number of these books to be bound in books with the United States flag printed upon the back of each book. "Our church will back up this movement," declared Rev. Elbert W. Moore, B.D., the pastor of the church. They have sent their order forward to the Publishing Board at Nashville, and the books will be made up at once and placed in the hands of the soldiers. Watch for programs of a monastery mass meeting at one of the leading A. M. E. Churches in honor of Rev. B. W. Stewart, the old veteran of African Methodist in Missouri in next week's edition. In the Principal Cities of the United States There is one near you. FORMULATED 1800 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Ambrose Burubo Malloni ST LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GRING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH STYLE OF BON ADOPTED JUNE 1879 PRICE 50 CENTS 310O Pine St. Dept. Y St. Louis, Mo M. C. WHITLOR KINLING PARKER BELL FOREST 2839 Moving Vans. Packing and Shipping STORAGE FURNITURE SOLD ON CASH OR TIME PAYMENTS 2520 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE A Special List of Unused for OVERCOATS of all Colors and Styles for your selection at Process that can't be Equalled Christmas Savings given Away Free. 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News has reached this city of the marriage of Miss Georgiella Taylor, of Canton, Mo., to Mr. Raymond Houson of this city which took place at Quinney, Ill. Miss Nellie Gotham, of College Mound, Mo., and Mrs. Ida Ancel of this city were, Mrs. Meryl, visitor. Saturday. Don't forget "The Face at the Window" at the Bethel A. M. E. church December 14th. Quite a number of young ladies are remembering the boys at Camp Funston by sending them. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday, December 23, and the presiding elder, M. S. Bryant, will be present. The turkey supper given at the Bptist church by Miss Carrie Oliver was quite a success, for which she deserves much credit. Mr. Quay Ilerndon, a student of Western college, is visiting relatives at Marceline, Mo. .Mr. James Guy, of Fort Dodge, Ia., was called here Saturday on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Williams. Thanksgiving at the Bethel A. M. E. church deserves special mention. The entertainment was under the leadership of Mr. W. M. Grant and Mrs. E. J. Hubbard and they cleared $100.00 which was turned over to the trustees. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Williams, who died December 16, was held at Bethel church Sunday, December 15, Rev. J. W. Underwood, pastor, officiating. We are sorry to hear of the death of Rev. J. Frank McDonald, formerly of this city, and presiding elder of this district, but now of Kansas City, Mo. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Mr. David Gibony, an ex-slave, died last Monday at the age of 86 years and the funeral was conducted at the A. M. K. church Wednesday by the pastor, Rev. Smith... Misses Oenuta Parks and Beatrice Williams, returned home Thursday from Caruthersville, Mo., where they spent Thanksgiving with Miss Ellie Piggee... Miss K. D. Townsend, spent Thanksgiving at Bonne terre. On account of the twelve-inch snow and the storm which raged so violently, the baby show which was scheduled for Friday was postponed until Monday. Sunday services were greatly impaired by the extreme cold weather and about half the usual number were present. Rev. M. S. Smith has received the sad intelligence of the serious illness of his brother of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Several Sunday schools are preparing for the usual Christmas entertainments while some have pledged themselves to abstain from giving Christmas gifts, feasting and excessive pleasure, but to work with the Red Cross, and assist in making Christmas pleasant for our soldiers. FARMINGTON, MO. Rev. H. Overson, of Oketie, preached an excellent sermon at A. M. E. church, Sunday. Rev. Greenlee preached at the M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. Dr. Rivere conducted quarterly meeting... Edith O. Cayce, of Mineral Point, is at the bedside of her mother, who has been very ill... Little Miss Vee Oceanore is visiting at Detroit, Mich.. Mr. Ferris Douthit, of Coffman, was the guest of Mrs. T. Burns, Sunday. Quarterly meeting will be held at St. Luke's Chapel, Sunday in the afternoon, and the sacramental sermon will be preached by Rev. J. H. McCallister, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cayce entertained Saturday in honor of their daughter Parnellia's eighth 'birthday... Miss Florence Taylor is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chappelle at Coffman. Ma. Mrs. Jane Hunt was a business visitor at Fredericktown last week... Mrs. Mayme Foulk has returned to Champaign... Mrs. Felix Poston has returned from an extended visit in St. Louis. Christmas is ten days off. You could not give your friend a better present than the Argus for a year. Husband, present it to your wife; young man, present it to your lady friends. A grand musical play entitled "Phoebe Etta Brown" will be given at the North Empirical Hall on North Walnut St. Wednesday, December 19, by the Court of Calanthe. A pleasing comedy, a laugh from start to finish and also a scene in Egypt. These people have worked hard to give you something that is worth while, so let's turn out in large numbers and show them that we appreciate the efforts of our people... Read the Argus, for sale at Breedlove's news company, 53 East Columbia Avenue. POPLAR BLUFF, MO. Mrs. Carrie Pryor, of Memphis, Tenn., was here on business last week. Grandma Powell is very ill at her home in East Poplar Bluff...A young man was picked up Monday north of here by the south bound passenger train. He was brought to the city in a serious condition owing to the severe cold weather, and medical aid was summoned immediately...Mrs. Emma Phillips remains very ill...Mother Hamlin, of Alice St., fell from her door step and received slight injunction. I am sure the soldiers at the camps would enjoy reading the news of their home town, why not send a number of copiers along with your Christmas prea- cntsf... Mr. Horace James was found late Monday, nearly frozen to death... 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Despite the frigid weather which prevailed last Sunday, a goodly number braved its incessancy and were richly rewarded. The pastor extolled soldiers that have served the church with despite conditions or inclination. The slackers will not be drafted into God's army; volunteers only are in demand. The pastor's morning prairie was beneficial and uplifting. At night the gist of his subject was "Recompense," which was food to the hungry and balm for the world-weary. After his notable payment, he and his companion went to Sunday, night Rev. Shields, of East St. Louis, has a special sermon he will deliver to us. Please fill your seats early. ST. JAMES CHURCH Although it took men and women of valor to brave the raging storm and intense cold that gripped St. Louis last Sunday, each service was well attended, and quarterly meeting was a success. Presiding Elder Thurman was equal to the occasion and preached three practical sermons. The Executive Board of the Senior League held its regular monthly meeting at the church Thursday. After the transaction of the business a very pleasant social hour was spent. The Lookout committee served refreshments. The chairman of the committee, Miss Dora Jackson, has been quite ill, but is now convalescent. The pastor is preparing for the Christmas festivities. At five o'clock in the morning the pastor will preach his Christmas sermon and give his Christmas greeting to the worshippers. The Sunday school is preparing to give cantata December 26. Dr. Paul will fill his pulpit next Sunday morning. You are cordially invited to attend all the services. AT McPHETERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Considerable interest is being manifested by the campaign workers of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in their efforts to increase the number of African-American Enthusiastic meetings addressed by prominent speakers have been held at the various churches with favorable results. Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m., the team of which Attorney Robert N. Owens is captain will conduct a meeting with the committee of Cote Brillante and Gooda Ave., when a special drive will be made for new members. METROPOLITAN A. M. B. ZION CHURCH Monday night at 8 o'clock there will be a meeting at Metropolitan Zion church under the auspices of the N. A. A. C. P. in interest of the campaign that is on for the recruiting of new students in the splendid literary program is promised. Metropolitan choir will render choice music. B. Y. P. U. WORKERS The meetings at Antioch B. Y. P. U. are becoming more interesting each Sunday. Our meeting Sunday, December 9th, was well attended by both juniors and seniors despite the severe weather. The topic, "Here am I Send Me," was conducted by Sister Anna B. Brown, leader of group No. 2 and was ably discussed. Our president, Sister J. E. Anglin, is surely the right one for the place. She is an inspiration to all the members young and old. We will give apart a party and music at the residence of Sister Boatress Reed, our efficient secretary, 4406 Cottage Avenue. The Christmas spirit will prevail on this occasion and Sister Addie McCleary, our social committee chairman, promises a delightful time to all present. DR. JOHN W. DAY WILL SPEAK AT TABERNACLE CHURCH Dr. John W. Day, pastor of the Church of the Messiah, and president of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P., will be heard in an address Tuesday night at Tabornacle Baptist church which Dr. S. A. Moseley is pastor, of the church of the Messiah, to increase the membership of the N. A. A. C. P. LANE TABERNACLE "At her feet he feel" This was the subject used by Rev. Mrs. Mackie Sunday morning at Lane Tabernacle in a special sermon to the ladies in the absence of the pastor, who was called to Union City, Penn. Mrs. Mackie spoke from the 4th chapter of Judges. Sisera, the wicked warrior, who so oppressed the children of Israel, was the character pictured to the gation. Deborah, the prophet, who was capable for Sisera's defeat, was mentioned by Penn. Mrs. Mackie as the true type of woman. Another prominent character was Joel, the slayer of Sisera, who was also a woman. Women are taking their places in the world today as never before, declared the speaker. What we need is more manly men to help us. Mrs. Mackie upheld the women for going to market on Sunday, and said she could not be with the little of them. Despite the inclement weather the church was well filled, with the ladies in majority. Rev. Smith will preach at both services Sunday, Monday evening at the Usher's Board will give a concert, with little Miss Rethia Johannas at mistress of ceremonies. SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES It was the beautiful program rendered that made the reception Monday evening a big hit. The Danber recital brought more laughs from the audience than say other participants. Miss Nibel Copenland was also Rae Mrs. Taylor, of Antioch, was a great favorite with the audience in a beautiful sold. Superintendent Rose said he was not in possession of words to express his gratitude for the love the members had shown. The native program will be encaed at an early date. The SunSet club will hold their Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. Ella Carr, 4118 Fairfax, Thursday evening, December 20th. The home of Christine King will be opened. "Beautiful Land of Somewhere," the dust readened, by Misses Annabel Wimberly and Grace Scott, was very pleasing. Miss Frances Howell presided at the piano. Y. M. C. A. BIBLE CLASS Father D. R. Clark, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, is the teacher of the men's class in Bible study that is conducted in the assembly room of the Y. M. C. A. building every Wednesday night from 9-10 to 10 o'clock. The young men of the city will be encouraged to millialize themselves with the valuable teachings of the Bible. All are welcome. Instructions free. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Through floods and fame, where Jesus leads I will follow, was fully demonstrated Sunday morning at St. Paul. Even though the snow, was heavy and the mercury had suddenly dropped to zero, the church was filled with worship and were found in their places. Dr. Johson varied not at all from his usual manner of preaching even though the audience was small and all present were made to feel it was good for us to have been there. Sunday night another service were held to meet the services were held in the lecture room. Sunday, Dec. 16, 50 U. S. soldiers from the Jefferson Barracks will be the guests of St. Paul. At 11 a.m. Dr. Johnson will preach a special sermon. Dinner will be served after morning service and a symp. Patriotic Program. The public is invited to worship with us Sunday all day. SEVEN CHURCH UNION The Seven Church Baptist Union met with Pilgrim Baptist Church. Speaker of the hour was Rev. L. R. Chaney. Text found in third chapter of the book "the things be!" Next meeting will be with Magdalene Baptist Church of which Rev. Chaney is pastor, 4430 Market St. Speaker of the hour Rev. Clemons. Collection. Speaker of the hour at the pastors at the next meeting. Rev. J. W. Hall president; L. E. Molton, clerk. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH In spite of the cold and snow a large crowd was present at Wayman A. M. E. Church to hear the pastor Rev. Dobbins, preschel at 11 a.m. from Rev. 2:17. At 8:30 he preschel an excellent sermon from Matt. 16:26. One accession to the church. The church is still progressing. Services are usual next Sunday. All strangers welcome. Corner 23rd and Wash 8ts. MAGNETIC HEALER Mr. Theodore Burtschi, of 2016 and 3018 Locust St., who is the President of the International Educational Supply Company, whose firm is no longer but still he has office at 503 Central National Bank Building and at the present he is a soap and toilet article canvasser. I have found out through my own experience that he is a wonderful, exceptional fine magnetic divine healer with very powerful force in treating patients in suffering pain, such as neuralgia, rheumatism, and all suffering of that nature. He does not cure unease or claim that he can cure any sickness permanently, but can cure any disease as good as any specialist, and in fact he can give the best medical advice he can treat, and if a physician is invited. He has treated a great number of cases among our people and in fact each case has been successful. My wife's daughter, Virgin Scott, where I live, 2642 Lawton Avenue, who was suffering with a neuralgia stroke her pains has so great all through her arm, her lower limbs, her neck and jaw that she was speechless and hurt the greatest agony. Hurteh was this morning on my daughter's three hours and in fact relieved her from all suffering and her limbs became perfectly elastic; she was cold as ice all over and her human feeling was gone. His magnetic power and force revived her wonderfully. He has treated a number for weak eyes and has cured them. All his treatments are absolutely free and he has called on the poorest and neediest families in the city, to trisize him, to his toilet articles, to leave the city. He is a wonderful man and willing to treat all his patients absolutely free. He is known among his customers as Dr. Batschi and has been called out of town on several occasions and each and every case has been a success. If you have any stiff joints, lumgage, neuralgia, rheumatism, weak eyes, nervous prostration or any stomach trouble call on him and he will be glad to come to your home and treat you, free of charge. I could mention a great number where he has done wonderful work. Longevity Bright. SPECIAL NOTICE The second quarterly institute of the Antioch District B. Y. P. U. Convention will convene with Mt. Olive Baptist church, 1429 N. 12th St. Rev. D. W. Morris pastor, Sunday, December 16th, 2:30 p. m. A special Christmas program has been arranged. This hears our last meeting in the old year we especially urge a full attendance of eighteen in the district. Pleasant-Green Baptist Church, Elk lot and Wash. Sts. Preaching Sundays 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 1 p. m. welcome. Rev. J. K. Parker, pastor BY REV. W. W. KETCHUM Director of Practical Work Cogan, Moordy Milda Institute, Chicago TEXT—So then faith coneth by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God—Romanus Wt. Faith is often spoken of as if it were the acceptance as true of some- thing which we have no means of knowing whether it be true or not. Such, however, is not the faith the Bible demands of us: It does not ask us to assemble evidence as true without giving us evidence to support it. Take, for instance, any fundamental fact of the Gospel and you will see that this is the case. thing which we have no means of knowing whether it be true or not. Such, however, is not the faith the Bible demands of us: It does not ask us to assent to any proposition as true without giving us evidence to support it. Take, for instance, any fundamental fact of the Gospel and you will see that this is the case. Paul, in the fifteenth of First Corinthians, in speaking of the resurrection of Christ, at once adduces evidence to support the fact of his resurrection, and on the ground of the evidence submitted that Christ is risen, he asks us to believe in the resurrection. It is a popular notion that faith is a leap in the dark, but real faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is based upon good, substantial evidence. In fact, in order for one to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, there must be something to believe concerning him; otherwise it would not be possible to believe in him. Faith in Christ reaches him through our faith in the facts concerning him. It is for that reason, that the Gospel is spoken of as "the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth." Of course, we know that Christ is the Savior, yet the Gospel is rightly spoken of in this way, because it is by believing the Gospel which tells us that Christ saves and how he saves, that we in thus believing commit ourselves to him as our Savior. Faith Based on Evidence. Now Paul knew that real faith is based, upon evidence, and that it is not simply by urging people to believe in Christ that faith is begotten, so we read of his persuading the folks who came to him concerning Jesus Christ (Acts 28:23). This should be a lesson to us who, perhaps more frequently than we ought, depend upon exhortation to lead people to faith in Christ rather than upon evidence which calls forth faith. People should be exhorded, but they should also be persuaded. When it speaks of Paul persuading them concerning Jesus, it does not mean that he pitted his intellect and will against the thesies, and by sheer force tried to make them believe in Jesus. What he did, as we know, was to present evidence for their faith to rest upon. He did this by expounding to them "out of the law of Moses and out of the prophets." That is, he went to the Old Testament Scriptures and therefrom produced evidence concerning Christ's person and work. As a result we read, "some believed the things which were spoken and some believed not" (Acts 28:24). Thus it always is when the evidence concerning Christ is presented, for though the evidence be sufficient, some will not have Christ to reign over them. A Case in Point. Quite recently, I dealt with one who professes to be an infidel, and whether of not he really is one, he was most blatant and blasphemous in his talk. When I pressed him that honesty demanded that he fairly weigh the evidence and put Christ to the test, he was unwilling to do so and tried to laugh the matter, as it were, out of court. "He called "the whole business" as he said, "a myth," and get I venture to say that he never with a real desire to know the truth had put himself in the way of evidence by which real faith comes. I do not mean that he had not read the Bible. I suppose he had, but I presume he read it under the blighting criticism of a Thomas Paline or a Robert Ingersoll. Who would believe even his own good and true mother if he always looked at her through eyes of such bitter enemies as they and their lik are of the Scriptures? Or, who would ever trust himself to his mother, if he always came to her in the spirit of criticism to find her faults and never to discover her virtues? If a man desires faith, there is a way to get it. It is a divine way that never fails the one who honestly thereby seeks the Lord. It is to put oneself in the way of faith, and just as surely as one does, providing he is willing and ready to believe, faith will come to him as the gift of God. My infidel friend whom I tried to get honestly to put himself in the way of faith would not do it, simply because he did not want to believe. When I pressed him further, I found he had settled the matter in early youth. He had turned Christ down in a revival meeting, which he attended as a boy, and now in maturer years he is trying to comfort himself with the false hope that Christ is a myth. There is a time, we know not when. A place, we know not where. That seals the destiny of man. For glory or despair. If you desire to believe in Christ, remember that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. CHURCH decoration should be started at least a week before Christmas. Better be early and do the work deliberately rather than leave it and rush and slight the undertaking at the last moment. Have decorations light and use color sufficient to make them cheerful. Work in plenty of red and white. Everlasting flowers are good for the purpose. Bunches of immortelles can be broken up, wired into small bunches and used in various ways. These can be had in white, red, yellow and other colors. Work color into the garlands at proper intervals to relieve the somber effect of the heavy dark green wreathing. Pampas plumes are excellent where they can be used away from gas-lights or danger of fire. Holly branches are most useful and appropriate. Laurel, borwood, wild similar, branches of evergreen trees and tissue paper wreaths, bells and harlands-all work in together effectively where a little taste and judgment are used in the arrangement. Buy material without delay as dealers usually sell out completely before Christmas. Letters for mottoes can be cut from gold, silver or colored paper or sheet wadding. For covering mantels in the home evergreen bought, wild smilax and holly are generally used, also for stair rullings. Ground pine garlands are used for festooning around the walls and ceiling, over doors, stair rulls, etc. Outside decorations may consist of garlands over the front door, wreathes on the door and on the gateposts at the entrance to the yard. In plants the Nortok Island pine, *araucaria*, palms, large ferns, aspidistr, bay and box plants in tub are useful where they can be had. Churches oftentimes are able to borrow some of these from members. Where this is done arrangements should be made to keep the building sufficiently warm all the time the plants are in the church to prepare. Plants well in the paper will carry quite a distance without injury in very cold weather. A closed car is used by florists for cold weather plant deliveries.—New York Sun. The Wondrous Sexson. Christmas—the same old story; Sweet with its sweet old way; The gifts and the songs and glory, The spirit of youth and play, The tree with its magic light, The stars and the drums and trumpets, The toys and the tinsel bright. Christmas—no change forever; The letters to good old Kris, The arms of the little children And the like to kiss, Christmas—changeless beauty, Older, and still so young With its glory of childhood spirit And its tales of the fairy tongue. Christmas—the streets to show it, The shops with their brilliant sight; The windows of charm to glow it, The festive and gifted heart, Christmas—still appealing With its utter glory to men As over their gray hearts stealing Their boyhood comes again. Christmas—the same old blessing, The holy and lovely spell Of tenderest trust and confessing, Warm and well, the wall, Christmas—the wondrous reason, As fresh in its joy today As it was in the vanished visions Of the childhood fairy tale. Baltimore Sun. Mr. Santa Claus Man MR. SANTA CLAUS MAN, won't you please tell me why You come with your reindeer Hang Up a Jar Instead of A Stocking O LITTLE Mexican boy or girl ever thinks of hanging up a stocking. They have something far more interesting. Three or four days before Christmas stands spring up about the alameda, or open park, without which no Mexican village is complete. All about these shops are hanging the pintatas, which take the place of Christmas stockings. These are apparently great dolls 2 or 3 feet tall, dressed in tissue paper, with papier mache faces and dangling legs and arms. In reality their flowing paper garments conceal earthen jars for the holding of candies. Sometimes the platinas are in the form of angels or fairies, but usually they represent some person prominent in Mexico. President and Mrs. Diaz used to smile from every stand. The Mexican president gave five of flat stones piled together in a public lot, but he has his platina at Christmas time. In the better homes the platinas are strung on a rope across a room. They are already heavy with their load of ducles, or candles, and they dangle somewhat dangerously over the heads of the beholders. Finally, the tallest man is blindfolded, given a stone car and turned round and round. Leaping up, he strikes at the suspended figures. Amid shrieks of laughter and directions he keeps striking until he hits one of the jars. "Crack!" go its sides, and, being made only of baked clay, they crumble away and the sweets come pouring out. Nobody is too dignified to scramble for them. The older people are on their knees with the children. Everybody gets at least a mouthful. Then another is blindfolded, turned about and told to strike for another sugary - deluge.—L. Crozer in McCall's Magazine. What Others Like to Eat at Christmastide S PAIN loves her turkies. Nor does she find it necessary to run them to death on the farms in order to make their meat tender, for the fowls are driven into town from long distances, and their feet are tarred to withstand the hardness of the roads. For three days before Noche Buena the streets of the cities and villages are thick with squwking poultry and bleating lambs and kids that are destined for the slaughter. Cuba fatties up her turkeys on walnuts to make their flesh more toothsome. Mexico grinds the cooked turkey to a paste, which is mixed with chill, raisins, currants, wine and a few other ingredients into what is called mole de guajolote. France although she shows her partnership for turkeys has partnered with trafflers queques with her Christmas menu. Now she throws her scarf to blood red sausage, fat and juicy; now to stewed hare with unfermented wine; again to pheasants, to hazen hens to heath cocks. In Brittany the home cured ham gives a violet to the eye and to the chocolate porridge, especially dedicated to Noel. In Cuba baked hams, previously behind the champanama and well sugared, vie for favor with a Spanish piece de resistance called "Mors and Christians," in reminiscence of a page in Spanish history, and made of black beans and rice. In southern Italy eels, curled round with tall in mouth, defy time on the Christmas board by the emblem of eternity. In the smaller Italian cities on the day before Christmas the air is shrill and cries of kids being brought to market in painters swung from donkey backs, Chickens, pigeons, tripe, boiling hot, are other dainties appropriate to the season, as well as turkeys, greens and calf's head. German and Scandinavian countries are noted (or the bounty of their Christmas cheer. In rural neighborhoods the tables are spread from Christmas to Epiphany, England, too, offers wide and varied hospitality. In Warwickshire, for instance, they roast crab apples and crab and elder's Yorkshire has its own Yule cakes and 'plum pudding'. England boasts one dish all meat and onions—Chicago Tribune. ```markdown ``` Not Until Next Christmas It was said the other day by an old southerner in Washington that no home loving Virginian ever would move "until after the next Christmas." The next Christmas comes and goes, but there is still another to come, and the moving is put off and happily will be put off until the holiday spirit has gone from the South, a spirit that will go when the South goes—New York Eveing Post. Christmas Gifts From The Woods HE-paper birch is an especial treasure, but we never cut the bark from a living tree, even when deep in the woods, unless we know that the wood is doomed to be cut at once. Too many ignorant or thoughtless people do not hesitate to strip the beautiful papery bark from the living tree, not realizing probably that the bark is needed to protect the running of the sap and that the outer bark, so smooth and silvery, will never renew itself. So, even if death does not immediately follow, the beauty of the tree is gone, said Orn Parker Phipps in the Housekeeper. Once I found a dead tree from which I was able to ship several feet of bark in rings. This only needed to be separated into convenient sizes, fitted with tight bottoms, sewed in place by raffia or sweet grass, and lifting lids attached, to make boxes ready to fill with Christmas sweets. In making laurel wreathing or garlanding we have found that by taking small twigs and winding one on to another, using light picture wire as blinding, the wreathing makes very rapidly and easily. When the white pine cones fall we gather bushels of them. And such treasures as the cones are! In the open fire they make a glorious blaze fit background for wonderful fire castles, and as for kindlings they are absolutely unsurpassed. Remembering that the two little consists living on the Pacific coast once sent a barrel of the Western cows to a much loved poet, greatly to his delight, we tried sending a sack of cones, gayly decked with laurel, to a city friend who loves an open fire. In the very bottom was a small "chunk" with a paper bearing these words: "N. B.—This is a Yule Log." Another time an armful of the cone bearing branches of the red pine were sent to a friend. But our especial Christmas gifts, the ones we send to the nearest and dearest, are our little Christmas trees. We take a day and go up to the mountain swamp where grew the cranberries, and there we choose woe, little shapes trees, getting them in deep shade we can hide in deep shade our trees, for these are doomed to an early death anyway. We fit each little spruce securely to a board, covering it with moss and trailing vines. Then we deck the tree. Of course the gifts must be tiny and varied to suit those to whom they go. This Lad Had a Real Christmas Tree THE question of how to meet the needs of the education we wanted our boy to have was with us from his birth, and it was my love of all kinds of trees which solved our problem," said the mother, of a growing boy. "He came near the Christmas season, and I wanted to do something to mark the wonderful event. My mind turned to trees. What could be more appropriate than to plant a tree and let this child of nature grow up with mine? "Then came the thought. Why not choose a fruit tree, something that will yield a tangible profit to be laid aside as the beginning of a fund for the boy's education?" And so the plan took shape, and we live in a warm climate, a fruit tree was planted each year on Christmas day for the little one. "Soon the lad was taking an active part in the ceremony, and by the time the first fruit appeared he was old enough to take a real delight in the proceeds of its sale, which went into his bank. A few years more found him in entire charge of a small orchard. His ever growing bank account has always been his own, subject to the inspection and advice of his father, who keeps before him the purpose for which it was started." If you live where the climate prevents tree planting on Christmas day could you not give your son the price of a fruit tree and let it be planted when the proper season arrives?—Philadelphia Leider ```markdown ``` Christmas Mystery Plays On their return from the Holy Land the pilgrims and crusaders brought new subjects for theatrical representation, founded on the objects of their devotion and incidents in their wars, and the early mysteries and other plays of Christmas, among them that of St. George and the dragon, which has survived to modern times, probably owe their origin to this period. "FORSHAW" REPAIRS FOR "ANY OLD" STOVE 111 NORTH 12th STREET CENTRAL 2491-R MAIN 2043 NEGRO JUBILEE SONGS, PLANTATION MELODIES. 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Independent Life Building. Like the clap of a thunderbolt from a clear sky came the news of the execution of thirteen Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Regiment, United States Infantry. Perhaps the carrying out of the finding of the Court Marshall, would not have been so staggering to the entire Negro race if the matter had not been kept so secretly, because everybody knows that the charges against the men were grave, yes, unusually so. No man, nor set of men, would commit such acts, unless they were driven to desperation or insanity. These are the facts that we are sure were taken into consideration by the Court. The soldier in the uniform should honor the uniform. It signifies "selected to defend" and in wearing it, one should always remember what it represents, and not be easily offended just because he is a soldier. The citizens of the community should remember and respect the men who wear the uniform of his country. But that is not the case of the colored man in some sections, of this country; for the very appearance of a Negro wearing the uniform of the United States has more or less been the signal for assaults and attacks by civilians and soldiers. It is to be regretted that the Negro was the first in America, to die at the hands of the government during this war, to say that the same fate would have been meted out to white soldiers for the same crime, no doubt is true, but when the contrast between the treatment of the white and colored soldiers by the people of that community is considered, one can readily see that it is almost impossible for white soldiers to commit such crimes. "Farewell Boys" were the last words from the thirteen men of the "gallant" 21th whose lives a few moments later were a matter of history. They met their death for the cause they thought was right, not with fears and tremblings, but with a song. in their mouth ever conscious that they had been driven to commit the awful crime, by the prejudice white people of Texas. Like the Zionists who have looked forward to the restoration of Palestine, just so have the American Negroes looked forward to and hoped that the heads of the American Government would some day demand the enforcement of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments. For almost seven hundred years the Jews have prayed for the time to come when they could return to Palestine and the sacred City of Jerusalem. For more than fifty years the Negroes of America have prayed and hoped that those provisions in the Constitution of the United States which mean so much to the race, would be enforced and carried out to the letter. Not having a hand in the framing of the Constitution, the Negro has relied upon those who did frame to be courageous enough to see it carried out, the laws which they, themselves have made. We herewith call attention to Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, which reads as follows: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges, or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law, nor deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Is the United States Government enforcing this section of the Fourteenth Amendment which it declared adopted in 1868? No sane person can deny that discrimination is being practised against more than eleven million NATURAL citizens of the United States, while millions of NATURALIZED (?) citizens are given every right and every opportunity guaranteed by the Constitution. If Negroes were good enough to make this country productive for the enriching of the whites. If he was submissive enough to allow himself to be held a slave for [nearly three hundred years and remained thus until humanity hid her, face and justice awoke and cried out. If he was human enough to forgive his oppressors and forget the untold misery and innumerable wrongs he had suffered. If he was brave enough to go on the battlefield and fight for the safety of his persecutors, at a time when his heart should have been filled with bitterness and hate, why then, is he not good enough now to enlist in the navy, the aviation corps and the many other branches of the Government, where there is an ever crying need for men? Can a man be expected to fight whole-heartedly when he is half-heartedly treated? If our Government fails to set the example as to the way its citizens should be treated what is to be expected of the rabble? Clearly it can be seen that someone is dodging responsibilities and it is not the Negro. There are many things that are claiming our attention, time One Year Six Months Three Months Single copy Address all Communication to ARGUS PUBLISHING CO. 2311 MARKET ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phone, Bomont 1452 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Advertising Rates Furnished on Request MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION THE SOLDIERS' FATE. the clap of a thunderbolt from a clear sky caused of thirteen Negro soldiers of the Texas United States infantry. Perhaps the carrion of the Court Marshall, would not have been entire Negro race if the matter had not caused everybody knows that the charges grave, yes, unusually so. No man, nor such acts, unless they were driven to do these are the facts that we are sure were on by the Court. Soldier in the uniform should honor the unified act to defend" and in wearing it, one says what it represents, and not be easily offered a soldier. Citizens of the community should remember to wear the uniform of his country. But the colored man in some sections of this country of a Negro wearing the uniform of more or less been the signal for assaults and soldiers. be regretted that the Negro was the first in the hands of the government during this war. State would have been meted out to white crime, no doubt is true, but when the content of the white and colored soldiers by a county is considered, one can readily see that for white soldiers to commit such crimes. "well Boys" were the last words from the giant" 21th whose lives a few moments of history. They met their death for the cause not with fears and tremblings, but with a conscious that they had been driven to die, by the prejudice white people of Texas. DODGING RESPONSIBILITIES the Zionists who have looked forward to the war, just so have the American Negroes looked at that the heads of the American Government demand the enforcement of the 13th, 14th, 15th, most seven hundred years the Jews have put when they could return to Palestine and Israel. and money. The war has put the "pep" in even the children and everybody is anxious to do their bit. The Colored people of this country owe their allegiance to one organization that has been true as steel to them; the organization that has fought their battles and has won a great victory. The organization that is still fighting and winning their political and civil rights. The organization that has been loyal to its purposes—the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Surely every Negro, men, women and children should join. The one thousand members asked for by the local branch is a very small number. St. Louis should have two-thousand members. Do it now. THE RED CROSS DRIVE The Red Cross Committee has asked the Colored people of St. Louis to "chip in" ten thousand members as their quota to this great movement. From the best information we are able to obtain, the Red Cross is the one organization that does not discriminate in their distributions. We owe it ourselves to do our best in this effort. Ten-thousand is less than the voting strength of St. Louis. Our membership will be counted. This is an opportunity to make a creditable showing. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS TO TOBACCO FUND (Continued from page one) Pompey Iverson—List 55 Five dollar contributors, Sammio C. Davis, cash; $1.00 Emma W. Davis, Wm. Traceman, Thos. Wilson; 50c, Samuel C. Davis, Grassfield Bell; 52c, Mary Musel, Geo. Herbert, Mary bell, Mary Arr. Total, $15.50 J. H. Jones—List 37 One dollar, Lucas Lodge, Ed. Heuscheffeld, B. B. A. Smith; 50, Wm. Koehlen, Wm. Carter, A. Williams, "Kid" Hamilton, Edw. Dyer, Wm. Cooper, Wm. Williams, 25c, Richard Legar, cash, H. C. Gray, H. Johnson, H. Claxton, T. Bradford, O. L. Finley, Floyd C. Smith, E. Green, cash, G. Dellahay, Theo. Smith, cash. Total, $10.00 Garneld Rogers—List 39, 110 One dollar, Geo. Miller, Fred Reynolds, Roscoe Reed; 50c, J. B. Waters, Eugene E. Armold; 25c, W. H. Newton, Wm. Richardson, Harrison Property, Murrell Abbington. Edgar Hartis—List 63 One dollar, Ed. L. Hensench, Lloyd Johnson, Andrew Storen; 50e., Silas N. Williams, Camille Kenneth, Amos Baterman, Chas. Green, E. Weis; 25e., Ellis Ball, M. Gilbert, Mabel Turner, Ada Williams, Wm. Shields, Sterling Moss, Leon Gregg, M. Gallagher, Rom Franklin, cash, E. M. Stecker, E. M. Keeton, A. J. Fairhanks, William Erwin, Wm. Jones, Roy Wilson, Jackson Humphay, cash, 20e., McCoy, Clarence Smith, B Collier, Ezell Long, Susie L. North; 15e., Fred Cooper, Chas. W. Browder; 10e., Harry Flynn, G. W. Hoover, Jr., Walter Patton, Geo. Hoops, Topp Strahm, Robert Thomas, Robert Long, Pete Walls. W. H. King List 41 One dollar, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis; 50c, H. S. Marshall; 25c, Cellie Reed, I. H. Woods, John A. Shimar, Jessie L. Broken, A. E. MeGiven, Robt. D. Claxton, A. R. Linn, Wm Skeckett, Gee. Keller, L. J. Becker, W. C Rose, F. W. Turner, Jos. W. Davis, W. m. Utey, F. Daschel, O. H. Kriestey, Edw. Herbster; 15c, J. H. McDaniels; 10c, Geo. B. Jones. Miss Alma Gordon—List 47 Miss Alma Gordon - List 47 One dollar cash; 50c., Mary Niedringhaus; 25c., Mrs. Ghio Smith Mr. Painter, Martha Jane Taylor, Mr. Jones; 15c., Mrs. M. E. Wise; 10c., Mrs. T. E. Rosenberg, C. O. Wise, E. Deane, Mrs. Carr, Manser, Mrs. B. Cohen; 5c, cash; 4c, Reggie. Total, $2.50 Chas. Mills - List 52, 100. Five dollars, Crittenden Clark; $2.00, Earnest Patillo; $1.00, Shank, Chas. Hall, Capt. A. Smith, Chas. Washington, Chas. Weaver, Schafter, Banks, John, Baysie Gaines, ($5.00 Colored Waiters Alliance, Local 353); $50, Jesse Raybury, Erie Penrose, Willie Massengale, Chas. Hall, C. Hughes, Florid Watson; 25c., Jesse Reeves, cash, cash, Howard Anderson; 15c., Warren Lewis; 10c., H. M. Mighall. Total, $25.25 Kennard and Barnett - List 9 Kennard and Barnett, 50c., John Ivory, 25c. Pride of West, $5.00; Mound City Lodge K. of P., $3.35; Harvey Davis, $1.00; Edmond Koeln, $1.00; $2.50; Jack Wright, Otis Flood; 5e., A. Brandon; $1.05; Miss Ella B. Smith. Total: $10,90 McMinn—List 44 Jae McKinn—List 44 One dollar, James McMinn; 50c, Obey McMinn; 25c, Margrete Mc- ninn; 15c, Will McKinn; 15c, Will Washington Perry Prewitt, Seetalia Rudd, Tom Blackborn; 10c, Concousal Wallace, McKinley Brown, (Alozo Taylor, 1lc) cash, B. L. Winn, Guy Elder. Alfred Bruce—List 51, 106 Fifty cents contributors, W. Arthur Pok, G. T. C., Max Gerber, Albert Offert; 35c, M. C.; 30c, Geo. Williams; 25c, W. C. Wibey, Tim Ross, H. Vaughn; R. Mitchell, L. V. Ellis, C. W. White, J. Moore, H. Pitus, Sam L伯曼, Pat Edwards, W. H. Polk, Frank E. Mitchell, D. Patterson, C. J. Pratt, Wm. Byrd, T. C. Eales, Harry Boose, John E. Weber, J. F. Author, Harry Davidson, M. Cherry, Geo. Paster, W. B. Scott, 20c, Ruth Park, J. Crowe, R. Williams, 15c, cash, Willie Brown, John Buanlaki, G. T. Moffatt, John Epps, Sam Susman; 10c, cash, Borishman, H. McCarthy, cash, cash, Henry Fried, Ford Harris, cash, cash, C. H. Beck, Glover Rheden, Ed. Miller, L. C. Lader, cash; 5c, J. W. Sheridan, cash Total 811.50 Sam Favors, List 200 Ben Petty, $5.50; Sam Favors, $3.80; Total. $5.00 Total. $6.00. Total. $3.60 Total. $25.25 Total. $3.46 as asked the Colored people of St. and members as their quota to this information we are able to organization that does not discriminate it to ourselves to do our best less than the voting strength of St. counted. This is an opportunity 25c. contributors, Julius Cook, Bennie Barber; 15e., John Eates, Will Hunt; 10e., Sam Appe, I. Romori, Miten Woods, Charlie Bame, E. Smith, cash, Odie Hill, Joe Barry. Koy Motts—List 42 Two dollar contributors, Mr. Jockey Hymes; $1.00 Miss Anna Gurley; 50c, Mr. Joseph Wells, Lula Burke, Mary Johnson, willie Parker, E. J. Weyus; 25c, Mack Edwards, J. P. Clark, Rosie nussell, "Red" Barnett, Mrs. E. L. Mosey, Pearl Weaver; 15c, Elmer Wilson; 10c, Arthur Pearls, James Jackson, James Williams, Foster. Miss Bertha Newton, 25c. Total, 25c. James Collins—List 7 Two dollars, Henry Paschal; 50c. Mrs. Lizie Davis; 25c. Alzie Mason, Wesley Butler, C. H. Malone, Bert Moss, Kahoka Marshall, Jas. E. Wilkinson; Dc., Mrs. Sarah Pine, Houston Wright; 10c. Join F. Cope, D. Scott, Ruth Gardner, W. D. Flowers, Themas Melton, David Steward, J. L. Wingate, Ed. Williams. One dollar, Betty Ray; 50e., Lilly Soddridge, Miss Runa; 25e., Rufus O. Brawley, Nicholas Young, James Doyle, Lilea E. Struff, I. B. Hopkins, Florence Melshier, Camille Kenneth; 15e., dobert Holloway; 19e. Marie Williams. *total*, $4.00. Mr. Sam Andrews, $8.00. Retina Theatre, $5.00. Toussaint Lodge, $5.00. Manhattan Cafe, Matinee Performance, $31.62. Keystone Cafe, Matinee Performance, $42.69. Total collected at present time, $732.37. 1. REYNOLDS AND BORINSON Who are managing a series of Cabaret Benefits for The Booster's Tobacco Fund. A PLAYER PIANO FOR $140. ```markdown ``` We have, in our headquarters, used players which we are offering at prices from $140 up. You can't beat this. There is no reason why you should not have a player piano in your home for Christmas. Our low prices are the lowest offered and our high priced instruments are the rarest bargains. We give a written guarantee with every sale. We give extension of time in sickness or trouble. Give us your business. $1.50 per week will pay for an Upright. Of course, we have all grades up to $1000. It will pay you to visit our show rooms before selecting your Christmas instrument. A purchase from us is a safe investment. We have a capital of $2,000,000 to support our business. We shall be all pleased. we shall be pressed to have you call or 'phone Bomont|1792 W and we will call on you. CHAS, H. WATKINS, 2905 Laclede Ave. Total. $5.10 With Dickens At Christmas He Made Yuletide Real Again BEFORE the Christmas hearth I must alone, And visions of the past, both grave and gay. Rise from the ruddy coals; outside the moon. Of homeless winds is chid- den by the key. Sweet song by children who keep holiday, Making the season's mood their very own. And slowly, while I pause and dream and grow. Less lonesome, do the sights and sounds of earth. Fade, and my fancy wanders to and fro. With a great master of la- ment and mirth, Who waves his hand to gild the long ago. A wondrous company! Micaw- ber smiles In spite of poverty, and Litt- le Nell, Too frail a flower, travels her weary miles. Then falls on sleep, and Dav- did tries to tell The trials of the young; now Pickwick's spell Makes laughter easy; on a pinnacle Of sacrifice site Carton midst war's wiles. Drolls, villains, gentlefolk of all degrees Make populous the air, a hundred strong. Last comes, as fits the season, Scrooge, his knees A-tremble, till he harks the Christmas song Of love and knows that spite and greed are wrong And how that charity is more than these. Master of human hearts! No Christmastide Whose chants are not the sweeter and whose cheer Is not more blest since Dick- ens lived and died! The savor of his teachings makes each year Richer in homely virtues, doth endear Man unto man; hence shall he long abide. —Richard Burton. ```markdown ``` A Christmas Gift That Could Not Be Bought. "One of my most valued gifts this past Christmas was one that money alone could not have bought," said Dolly Wayne in the Philadelphia Ledger. "It was a pot of wild flowers and mosses which had been transplanted from the woods in the early fall and lovingly watched and tended until Christmas time. When the gift came to me the pot and saucer had been prettily decorated, and on the hepatica plants there were numerous buds, which blossomed, some on Christmas day and others later in the week. The gift still affords me daily delight. I have enjoyed those sweet purple and white hepatica blossoms far more than I should have any floatist's roses, for I know that the plants were gathered and kept for me by one who understood how dearly I love the woods and the treasures found there." Her Santa Claus Letter SHE wrote a note to Santa Claus, The quecrest note that ever was; 'Twas naught but scrawls and dots and rings; But, oh, it meant so many things! For little girls, strange to believe, Want many things on Christmas eve. She asked for dolls all dressed in blue, And red and pink and purple, too; She asked for dogs and cats and toys, And instruments that make a noise; She asked for candies, cakes and things And popcorn strung in lengthy strings. She sent her note to Santa Claus, The quecrest note that ever was. Her papa mailed it early so 'Twould surely off to Santa go. 'Twas naught but scrawls and dots and rings; But, oh, it meant so many things! —Joe Cone in Woman's Home Companion. We Try To Do The Impossible PLEASE EVERYBODY. We Furnish the Most Up-to-date Motor and Horse Drawn Equipment IN THE CITY DELMAR 922 LINDELL 5690 4107 FINNEY AVENUE Successor to A. RUSSELL UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER COR. LEFFINGWELL and PINE Established 1894 Well Regulated With Desirable Offices, Funeral Parlors, Sanitary Morgue If experience is the key to success, this establishment certainly is one which can give satisfactory service in any case which may be entrusted to its care. Unfailing courtesy extended to every one, and the closest attention given to details of all work. PRISCILLA RUSSELL, Sec. EMMETT TONEY, Funeral Director Bell, Bomont 1426 Central 555 2732 Pine Street St. Louis, Mo. ST. LOUIS PHONES Bomont 3148 Central 3798-L NIGHT CALLS Promptly Answered E. ST. LOUIS PHONES Office: Bell E. 1807 St. Clair 1808 R Rec. St. Clair 1720-R R. M. C. GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Free Funeral Parlors Office: 2635 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Office: 1318 E. Broadway East St. Louis, IL. SAUNDERS and HAYNES The Most Modern Facilities—Closest Attention To All Details FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE SOCIETY Mrs. Mamie, Bassett, 3206 Lawton, has gone to Gary, Indiana, where Mr. Bassett has been some time. Mrs. P. N. Ingram and son, Preston D., have spent a pleasant visit in Montgomery, Mo. Miss Ada B. Meore of 3303 Pine, who has been very ill is much improved and will be pleased to have her friends call. Miss Frances Thompson, 4051 West Belle, who has been visiting her father in Nashville, Tennessee, has returned home. Mrs. Ann Slaughter, sister of Capt. C. H. Tandy of 1224 Bayard Ave., died in Toledo, Ohio, last Saturday. Mrs. C. H. Brown, 1287 Suter Ave., is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Median Brows field, of Chicago. She will remain about ten days. Mrs. Dora Jackson, 4326 Garfield, sister of Mrs. James H. Brown, 3304a LaSalle, has been sick over a week, but is improving. Jno. Hammond, T. A. Crenshaw and Robt. Eaton are attending the meeting of the Pullman Porters Convention in Chicago, this week. A very delightful afternoon party was given Saturday, Dec. 1st, by Miss Evadna Hoy of 4284 West Belle Pl., in honor of Mrs. Blanche Stevenson of San Francisco, Cal. Mrs. Bertha Henderson of 2320 Pine St., had as her house guest the past week, Mrs. Ida Watkins and Mr. Eddie Jones of Pine Bluff, Ark. Mrs. Blanche Stevenson of San Francisco, Cal, who has been the guest of Miss Evadna Hoy of 4284 West Belle Pl. left last Sunday for Chicago. Pedro Tandy Perkins of 3134 Fair Ave., grandson of Capt. C. H. Tandy, used Wednesday morning Dec. 12th. Mrs. Minnie Palmer of 2833a Lawton Ave., has returned home after a successful operation at Dr. Bailey's Sanitarium. Mrs. Myra C. Batchman, mother of Mr. J. M. Batchman of 3027 Clark Ave., died Dec. 11th, at the age of 61 years. Interment at Danville, Ill. Mrs. Marie Skyles 1530 Singleton St., entertained her two cousins, Misses Blanch Steward of Chicago and Alberta Busby of this city, Saturday Dec. 8th. Mrs. Georgiana Cole, 2806 Lucas, died Saturday, Dec. 8 after six months' illness of tuberculosis. She leaves a daughter, Miss Letitia Cole, a Simmons school teacher, and one son, Felix, to mourn their loss. Mrs. L. Norris of Chicago was called to the city on account of the death of her husband Mr. Fred Norris of 4161 West Belle Pl. While in the city she was the guest of her sister Mrs. R. H. Maupin, 3947 Finney Ave. The regular monthly meeting of the Apollo Club was held at the residence of Maurice Grant, 4018 Cook Ave. Mr. Jas. W. Grant, "The Old Campaigner," was the guest of honor Other guests were, Dr. O. Finley, Geo Lewis, Joe.Wilkerson and Cleenn Jackson. The theme of the evening was "The Houston Courtmartial." Mrs. Lulu Brown of 2954 Clark and Mrs. Thora. Eldridge of 3341 Hickory St., were quietly married at the home of the bride's cousin. 2954 Clark, Dec. 8. A grand wedding supper was served by the bride's cousin, James Hunter. The bride was beautifully gowned in white silk net with bead trimming. Many beautiful presents were received. They will reside for a short time at 2954 Clark Ave. The Pioneer New Thought Club will meet next Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 6126 Minerva Ave., subject for discussion: "Staying Married," subject of topic, "The Problem of Childless Marriage." The marriage which has resulted in birth of children, and courtship after marriage. The public is invited. Mrs. Obie B. Reynand, 4204 Cote Brillante, was hostess to the Phendolma Girla Club, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8, at which time formal announcement was made of the engagement of Miss Pearl Beatribe Cass to Mr. Clarence H. Riddle. The wedding will be Jan. 26. The decorations were of the holiday season. Each guest found attached to a place card a card cupid which was drawn from a large Santa bag forming a center piece with the name of the affaced couple. Miss Cass is a public school teacher and is considered exceptionally handsome. Mr. Riddle is in the postal service. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear and *fast pieces ironed free*. Phone Dount 1291- Central 4012 R. If you are paying rent, I will sell you homes on a rent basis, without interest on the monthly payments. Hutchison Inge, Law, Real Estate, Insurance and Notary Publica. 2645 Lawson Ave. TABLE D'HORE DINNER AT THE MANHATTAN CAFE SUNDAY DEC. 18. 3 to 9:30 p.m. The Manhattan, at Pendleton and Finney Avenues, is becoming most popular because of these dinners. The beautiful cafe is the finest; for Colored, west of New York; and the service is equal to the best. Everything points to big times at the Manhattan during the holiday season. Several clubs will entertain at the place and tables have been reserved for Xmas and New Years Day. Reservations for New Years night are already so heavy, that Manager Lausae expects to be pushed to capacity on that night. The Melrose Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. S. Sims, 3145 Laclede Ave, Friday Dec. 7th. After two hours of crocheting and knitting the president Mrs. Bell Duvall called the club to order to make arrangements for our Christmas party to be given Thursday, Dec. 27, at the residence of Mrs. Julia Alexander, 3445 Pine. After business was over the hostess served a delicious luncheon. The next meeting will be Friday, Dec. 21, also the residence of Mrs. Julia Alexander and we hope every member will be present as it is the last meeting in this year. Mrs. Bell Duvall, president; Mrs. Julia Alexander, secretary; Mrs. Marie Burton, reporter. The Married Ladies' Needle Club at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Morgan, 4061 Finney Ave., at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 7, with fourteen members present. Mrs. Robt. Ransom being elected president finishing the election of officers. The club spent the usual time in crocheting and knitting for the soldiers, after which the hostess served a delicious repast. The next meeting will be Dec. 21st, at the residence of Mrs. Robt. Ransom, 3619 Cozens Ave. Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Priess and Mrs. Bush were reported on the slick list. Mrs. Robt. Ransom, president; Mrs. Marie Curtis, secretary; Mrs. H. R. Richardson, reporter. CABONDELET NOTES We are having real old time winter weather, like they had when mother was a girl. Good sleigh riding for the children. Carondelet was well represented at the Y. W. C. A., last Saturday night at the "Indoor Circus," with the Boys' Band, also a flag drill by papa of Delany School, under the direction of Miss R. L. Harris. Their leader little Miss Etta Anderson was indeed good. Three cheers for Delany, Delany the most modern school of the times. Mr. Moses White was buried from Corinthian Baptist Church last Friday morning, at 10 o'clock. He was one of Corinthian's charter members highly respected and well thought of. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the widow. We have just received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Martha Stricklin, the aunt of Mr. J. R. Steele who died at their home on Vermont Ave. Little Clara Stanton is out of school owing to illness. Mr. Wm. E. Officer is indisposed at this writing. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The true "Circus Spirit" reigned in the gymnasium of the Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A., Saturday evening. Clowns, acrobats and dancers were every much-in evidence. Too much cannot be said in praise of the splendid work of the Social Committee, under the leadership of Miss Rose Harris, who worked up this successful affair. The Delaney group deserves special mention for the case and grace with which their drill was given. It is hoped that this entertainment can be repeated in the spring. Red Cross Sewing continues daily. Every patriotic woman is invited to do knitting for the soldiers Thursday evenings at the "Y." Instruction and materials Turnished free. Military tactics, under the direction of General Wm. Butler, will be conducted in the Gymnasium Saturday afternoon for girls. Dr. Wm. H. Peck will bring the message at the Vesper Hour Sunday after noon at 4:45. Good music and the public is invited. The calendar for the coming week includes a piano recital to be given by pupils of that department, Friday evening December 21st at 8 o'clock under the direction, of Miss Myrtle A. Burgess. All interested in piano are cordially invited. Mr. Dan Williams is here. from Camp Funston, Kansas, and wishes that all churches, join him in supplying all of the soldiers from St. Louis with Testaments as they are very much in need of them. Dan S. Williams, 3024 Lawton Ave. For quick printing call at the Argus office, 2341 Market. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy undercurve and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bomont 1291—Central 4012 R. POR RENT—Three rooms and basement, #10. On Fairfax Avenue near Sarah. For further particulars, phone Lindell 1787.. WANTED—A good reliable janitor. Apply, 703 N. Garrison. MARRIAGE LICENSES Harvey J. Williams.....Pacific, Mo. Virginia F. Letcher.....Pacific, Mo. Sam W. Jenkins.....2030 Biddle Mae Jeannette Johnston. 1124 N. 21st Augustin F. Forillo.....3772 Finney Mr. Leontine A. Welch. San Antonio, Texas Charles Walker 1406 Franklin Fanny Roberts 1104 Carr Joe Boxx 2029 Market Dalyn Christy E. St. Louis, Ill. Ernest G. Grant 715 N. Jefferson Bertha Smith 2829 Morgan William Jackson 4153 Blackstone Rosa Johnson 2700 Lucas Eddie Shaw Detroit, Mich. Prancella Wade 2942 Lawton Jim Tripp 3133 Morgan Pauline King 2708 Lawton James T. Terrell 203 S. 14th Florence Steels 203 S. 14th Albert E. Lyles 4059 Finney Maggie Watkins 2821 Laclede Percie Riggins Centerville Sta. Mo. Susie M. Edwards 1724 N. 11th James T. Eldridge 3314 Hickory Lulu M. Brown 2954 Clara Chas. Smith 2912 Lawton Luba N. England 409 S. Ewing Author Cox 1306 Wash Mrs. Lottie Scott 1306 Wash Banks Jones Union and Bircher Rd. Mrs. Cleemia Brack 230 St. Charles Ed Rhodes 26 Johnson Hattie Jones 26 Johnson Edw. P. Jones 4014 Cook Mary K. Campbell 4014 Cook National Anthony Hardwood Helen Orendorf ..... Lincoln, Ill. Fred Jas. Bolden ..... 1013 Brooklyn Mazel Cecelia Williams ..... 1314 N. 11th (rear) Homer Henry ..... 1316 N. 11th Mrs. Mary Cammons ..... 1316 N. 11th Henry Donald ..... 819 N. 21st Savannah Gordon ..... 819 N. 21st CLAYTON Lawrence A. Henry ..... St. Louis, Mo. virginia G. Bailey ..... Clayton, Mo. Frederick J. Ray ..... Kinfoch Pk., Mo. Hattie E. Brent ..... Kinfoch Pk., Mo. MADAM BESSIE PAGE MARRIES Information has reached the Argus office of the marriage of Mrs. Bessie Page to Mr. Chas. T. Rhoda. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoda are now located in Nashville, Tenn. The marriage of Miss Julia Price and Mr. Albert Holman, was solemnized Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Price, 1901 Aby Street, Alton, Ill. The bride's dress was white satin trimmed with silver lace, she carried a bunch of white carmets. Her sister, Misa Bernice Price acted as bride's maid, her dress consisted of white satin with gold lace, Guests from out of the city were, Mr. Henry Price and Miss Miss Price, both of Chicago. Miss Bessie Price and Mr. H. W. McClain of this city, she also carried carnations. The home she also carried in ferns and palms. Miss Hopei Simpson, popular young lady of Chicago and a granddaughter of Mrs. James H. Brown, 3304a LaSalle, will be married this week. DEATHS of THE WEEK Mamie Woods, 2614 Baldwin. 29 Gabe Cavette, 2618 Stoddard. 61 William McCaillut, 2222 Lucas. 65 Mary Stewart, 2604 Morgan. 38 Luella Dowd, 4305 N. Market. 23 Mary Morrell, 19 Sco. 10th. 15 Mary Rolen. 54 Henry Holmes, 1616 Gay. 52 Edward Gasway, 9747 Riverview Drive. 16 Myra C. Batchman, 3027 Clark. 61 Pedro Perkins, 3134 Fair Ave. 1 Andrew Womack, Kinloch Park. Mo. 51 Mary Simmons, 1306 Biddle (rear). 43 Mason West, 3137 Morgan. 42 Leroy C. Dickson, 2716 Wash. 19 Wyatt Bennett, 923 High. 30 Leatha Mann, 3227 Lucas (rear). 32 Georgia Cole, 2806 Lucas. 30 Jefferson Taylor, Brooklyn, Ill. 33 James W. Jackson, Webster Groves, Mo..... 29 Clafton Williams, 2824 Market..... 29 Martha Stricklin, 6126 Vermont..... 73 James Gaines, 123 Poplar..... 44 Laura Cooper, 1120 S. Compton..... 10 Maria White, 1036 Mistletoe..... 10 Mary Harris, 3000 Pleasant..... 74 Francis W. Hunting, 2224 Wash..... 74 J.J. W. Hunting, 4109 Fairpax..... 4 Dock Shempard, 2845 Morgan..... 3 Mabel Wen, 1310 Baron..... 3 Elmer Robinson, 1321 Gay..... 3 Ben Anderson, 1326 Gay..... 3 Henry Johnson, 1416 Papin..... 3 James Harris, 2307 St. Charles..... 3 Geo. Shephard, 2623 Lawton..... 5 Ida Archie, 2626 Lawton..... 1 Allen Anderson, 6183 Minerva..... 5 John H. Street, 23a S. Channing..... 5 GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers and Embalmers Phone: Delmar 922; Lindell 5888 4107 Finney Ave. Try the Accurate Laundry Co. for your rough-dry work. All heavy underwear and flat pieces ironed free. Phone Bemont 1291—Central 4012 R. Girls! Join military company! Military drill Saturdays at 3 p. m., at the Wheatley Branch. Mable Ophelia Story Contralto Teacher Of Sight Reading Voice Culture Del. 3998-L STUDIO, 4206 W. BELLE PL. When you want quick printing call Bom: 1452. Argus Print. THE Christmas customs in Norway and Sweden are the most inter- esting of any country. It is time of great rejoicing. To show that there are friendly feelings between every one in the household the shoes are placed in a row in the hall when retiring on Christmas eve, and, like the German custom, candles are left burning in the village windows all night to light the way for "Kristine," who brings the gifts. The Christmas tree is largely decorated with candles and pretty cakes arranged in bright colored baskets, all usually made. The richer households send good things to the poor, and everywhere among both rich and poor are the animals and birds remembered, says Our Dumb Animals. The boys and girls save up their pennies during the year for this purpose. Sheaves of grain are fastened to the window ledges in town, and in the country the sheaves are fastened to long poles and renewed every day for a week, and many are the birds that spy this feast. On the barn floors of the peasants bowls of hot porridge are set for poor "Robin Goodfellow" to comfort him because he has no "soul." The cows and the horses share in the general happiness by having a double share of food given them. It is a big skip from the northland to the southland or tropical countries where Christmas is celebrated without the evergreen tree to decorate and hang gifts on. In Brazil the holiday may be spent outdoors in the sunny flower scented air. They have quaint superstitions in these summer lands relative to Yule-tide. On the coffee plantations the old folk say that on Christmas night the animals have the gift of speech and that if only a child has sufficient courage to go out alone after dark it will hear on the stroke of 12 the cock crow in a loud, clear voice from his highest perch: "Christo nasceu"—Christ is born. The bull in a deep, sonorous bass inquires from a distant field, "Onde"—where? The sheep then answer in chorus, "Em Belem de Juda"—in Bethlehem of Judea. In turn all the domestic animals give to the world the glad wishes of the Nativity. Many a child wishes it had the courage necessary to enable him to spend midnight outdoors and hear this wonderful conversation of the brute creation. Christmas Pie Has Long Family History Christmas Pie Has Long Family History HAPPY the Christmas reveler who has a digestion to tackle the Christmas pie. The modern faddist in diet is trying to rule out the plum pudding and the mince from the Christmas feast. Shame on him! Better a night of grooming to the few than a ban on a time honored custom for the many. Lay in a stock of soda mint peppin and salt water. Be sporty and take chances on the plimmy goody. First it was old Santa under a ban—a dreary world it would be without Santa Claus—now it is the toothsome Christmas pie bulging with raisins, saky of crust and reodent of burning brandy. Truly the modern progressive who lives by rule is akin to the old Puritan to whom the Christmas pie was an abomination savoring of heresy. Indeed the Roundhead had more excuse for his abstinence; it was a test of orthodoxy. He felt his morals would be injured by eating a pie whose savory contents were typical of offerings of the Magi and whose form was often that of a manger. The Christmas pie is of ancient and honorable lineage, and its name of "mince pie" came centuries later, being given in derision by the Puritans. Are we such weaklings that what our ancestors have thrived on for centuries will slay us in one eating? Surely the stomach specialist, that product of modernity, must have slipped up. Our grandparents did not eat one measly little slice of the Christmas pie in fear and trembling. Boldly they swallowed huge bunks, not on Christmas day only, but during the entire season of Christmas, unto Twelfth Night. Was it not writ. "As many different houses as thou shalt eat mince ple during Christmastide so many happy months shalt thou have during the year?" And they began the mixing of that Christmas pie early and with great ceremony. It was a gala occasion when the plum pudding was to be stirred and each member of the house hold down to the infant in arms must have a turn at the spoon—Philadelphia Press. --- in the Days of 817-83. "Christmas mornings in the Civil war daya," says the veteran, "were generally spent in reading letters. After dinner the men indulged in sports, particularly prize fights, and then in the evening they gathered together and sing the wartime songs and told stories of the Christmases before the fighting began. It wasn't all chorus singing, either, for we had some good soloists in the line, and our company actors showed their abilities by reciting or rehearsing the plays they had seen while on furious跑. Good King Wenceslas A Christmas Carol of Long Ago GOOD King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen, And the snow lay round about. Deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel; When a poor man came in sight Gath'ring winter fuel. First Singer: "Hither, page, come stand by me, If thou know'st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is hef Where and what his dwell-ing!" Second Singer: "Sire, he lives a good league hence, Down beneath the mountain, Close against the forest fence By St. Agnes' fountain." First Singer: "Bring me flesh and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither; Thou and I, we'll see him dine When we bear them thither." Second Singer: "Sire, the night is darker now, And the storm grows wilder, Fails my heart, I know not how I can go on longer." First Singer: "Mark my steps, be brave, my page; Tread thou in them boldly; Then thou'll find the winter's rage Freeze thy blood less coldly." Page and monarch on they went, On they went together. Through the rude wind's wild lament, Through the bitter weather. In his master's steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; That was in the very sod Which his foot had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank, ossessing, Ye who now do bless the poor Shall yourselves find blessing. ```markdown ``` One Historic Christmastide. The crusades had a wonderful influence upon the literary taste as well as the national manners and festivities of Christmastide. It was at the Christmas festival of 1214 that the barons demanded from King John the document which as the foundation of English liberties is known by the name of Magna Charta. John's tyranny had become intolerable, and the hopes of the people hung on the fortunes of the French campaign, in which he was then engaged. After his defeat and return to England the barons met secretly and swore to demand the restoration of their liberties by charter under the king's seal. Having agreed to assemble for this purpose at Christmas, they separated. On the feast of the Epiphany the barons asked of the king his confirmation of the laws of Edward the Confessor and Henry L. John met the barons with an absolute refusal, but, finding them firm, pleaded for time to consider. 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In the section, vv. 10-14, we see that the gifts for the house of God and the Levites, who led in worship, had been neglected. Whenever the house of God and its service of worship is neglected, we may expect that the Sabbath day and the worship of God will also soon fall into contempt. Ezrna has dropped out of our history without a him as to his end. I. "Remember" (v. 14) the Neglect of God's House. (vy. 1-14). The neglect of God's house grew up out of the incursion of heathenism into Jewish life. Nehemiah realized that the purity of the race depended upon absolute separation from the mixed multitude. (v. 3). Nehemiah also confronted the difficulty of having a priest. (vy. 4, 5) who had defiled himself and also desecrated the temple, and finally the portion for the support of the priest and the temple worship had been withheld. (v. 10). 11. "Remember" (v. 12) the Sabbath Day. (vv. 12-15). Nehemiah's next and most difficult reform was regarding the fourth commandment. He at once set about to learn the facts; then relates what he saw (v. 15). The record also tells how he testified against them in that they were selling merchandise on the Sabbath day. He contended with the nobles that they had done evil on the Sabbath day. (v. 17). He testified against them that the merchants and sellers of ware had lodged about and within Jerusalem. (vv. 20: 21). The root of the trouble with Judah was that they forgot God's word and followed the devices and desires of their own hearts. The Jewish Sabbath in its outward form on the exact day of the week is not binded upon Gentile Christians (Col. 2: 16, 17). It was given to Israel as a people. It was given to Israel as a person. (Deut. 5: 1, 2), as a memorial of their deliverance out of the land of Egypt and the house of bondage. (Deut. 5: 6). The Christian, by the death of Christ, is made dead to the letter of the law of Moses. (Deut. 7: 4), but the principle of the Sabbath is older than even the law of Moses and is as binding upon the Christian believer as are the many other principles which underlie the Mosaic law. In its exact form, the seventh day, the observance of the Sabbath belongs to the old order and not to the Christian order. Christ, who rose from the dead (Rom. 7: 4), rose on the first day of the week, and we as joined to Christ, are not under obligations to the Mosaic law, but to Christ. Therefore the Lord's day, the resurrection day, the first day of the week. (Rev. 1: 10; John. 21: 20; 1: 19; Acts 27). Acts 27) is the day of privilege, not of obligation and is more sacred to us than the Sabbath day of these Jews. The Jews in Nehemiah's time showed their contempt of the Lord's day by making it a day of profit, hence this exhortation which we see set forth in this section. This should be a warning and an exhortation to us in these days of a secularized Sabbath. III. "Remember" (v. 29) the Holy Priesthood. (vv. 23-31). In this section we see that the priesthood had even defiled themselves, with women, and again this Nehemiah entered upon a cleansing process, (vv. 30-31). The use of this word "remember" in verse 14. 22 and 29 gives strong emphasis to the three cardinal sins against which Nehemiah was battling. IV. Summary: As in Nehemiah's time, so now, Sabbath desecration is the surest road to national ruin, and a large proportion of our present calamity can be traced to growing irreverence for the Lord's day. Jesus swept away the cobwebs of Sabbath irreverence, but did not tear down the house. He kept the principle, but removed the barnacles with which the Pharisees and Jews had encumbered it. Jesus taught that the Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath, (Mark 2:27, 28), and he set himself as an example in this regard, for he is Lord of that day as well as the other days of the week. 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